Raffie on the Run

Written by Jacqueline Resnick · Illustrated by Joe Sutphin

A subway rat braves New York City to rescue his lost brother.

5.3/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 42 ratings

256 pages· 53,017 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Raffie Lipton, a subway rat with a knack for storytelling, faces his greatest challenge when his little brother goes missing. Leaving the comfort of their Brooklyn station, Raffie embarks on a daring journey across New York City. Along the way, he encounters a street-smart pigeon, a pampered show dog, and a genteel cockroach, all while dodging hungry cats and cunning squirrels. As Raffie navigates the urban jungle, he must discover the hero within to bring his brother home. Will his imagination and newfound friends be enough to overcome the city's dangers?

"When I open my eyes, the rat is watching me. 'Now that's how you eat a slice of pizza.'"

— from the book

From the publisher

“The Cricket in Times Square” meets “Finding Nemo” in this Pixar-style adventure in which a subway rat must cross New York City to bring his lost little brother home. Illustrations.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Words: 53,017
Reading age: 8–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 520L

Themes & topics

Books about rescues and rescuing Books about mice Books about friendship Books about family life Books about family

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Talk about it together

Raffie’s little brother, Oggie, is (**SPOILER**) rat-napped for a human boy’s show-and-tell project. Where does Raffie get his bravery from, and what clues does he use to find Oggie?

Raffie's adventure to find his brother, Oggie, is just as action packed as his fictional stories he would tell his brother. What was your favorite part of Raffie’s adventure?

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